Description
COLEUS ZEYLANICUS
Coleus is a plant that has been used since ancient times to treat heart disorders such as high blood pressure and chest pain (angina) , as well as respiratory disorders such as asthma. Forskolin is a chemical found in the roots of the coleus plant.
Coleus zeylanicus is one of the medicinal aromatic plant serves as a source of essential oils. The antibacterial activity of the isolated essential oils was studied by using the agar well diffusion method, showing potent inhibitory activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
zeylanicus are used to treat diarrhea when taken along with honey . It acts as diuretic, diaphoretic, and cholagogue which are useful for chronic and acute congestion of the liver. C. zeylanicus is also used to develop potential biodegradable micro-biocides .
uses
- Asthma.
- Dry eye.
- Erectile dysfunction.
- High blood pressure.
- A heart condition called idiopathic congestive cardiomyopathy.
- Glaucoma.
- Obesity.
- Allergies.
- Blood clots.
- Cancer.
- Chest pain.
- Insomnia.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Period pains.
- Seizures.
- Skin.
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bladder infections.
